Cathy Lee

Taylor Swift: "I'm feeling really grateful for the unexpected memories this tour has created"

Swift says so long to Europe after 'sparkling' summer

The European leg of The Eras Tour, Taylor Swift's record-breaking international tour, has come to a close, but it is a chapter that will be felt for a long time in its aftermath.

Music • 23 Aug 24

Festival organisers attributed the delays to a breakdown on the N80 involving a caravan being towed by another vehicle (Pic: Evan Murphy Keogh)

'Beyond a joke' - Complaints over EP traffic management

A number of complaints have been made about long delays leaving car parks at the Electric Picnic festival in Stradbally, Co Laois.

Ireland • 19 Aug 24

Clare O'Donnell from Letterkenny in Co Donegal won this year's Mary from Dungloe title

Local festivals delight as Rose of Tralee gets under way

As anticipation built for the 64th annual Rose of Tralee International Festival, a number of smaller scale local festivals were dusting themselves down after a busy summer.

Ireland • 20 Aug 24

Passengers travelling to and from Bray on the DART are advised to travel early (file image)

Additional bus and rail services to operate this weekend

Customers using public transport this weekend have been advised to plan ahead and book tickets in advance, as additional bus and rail services are being rolled out to cover a number of large events.

Regional • 02 Aug 24

The scene was preserved for forensic and technical examinations

Concern for businesses affected by Longford fire

Thirteen businesses have closed following a fire in Longford town yesterday.

Leinster • 30 Jul 24

A Glengarry hat was among the items stolen

Appeal after Dublin Fire Brigade Pipe Band items stolen

A member of the Dublin Fire Brigade Pipe Band has said he is "heartbroken" after items, including a Glengarry Hat and sporran, were stolen from a car last week.

Dublin • 22 Jul 24

The Northern Lights visible over Dublin Bay last night

Northern Lights to be visible across Ireland this evening

Met Éireann has confirmed that the Northern Lights will be visible across Ireland again this evening, following a stunning display last night.

Ireland • 12 May 24

The festival will celebrate regional traditions, as well as traditions practiced by the Traveller community

Keening festival to highlight Irish wake traditions

A keening festival is to take place in Co Mayo this month exploring the Irish tradition of celebrating death during a wake or funeral.

Regional • 10 May 24

The Irish team during medal presentations in Mérida, Spain

Ireland hooks gold at Fishing World Championship

Ireland has won gold at the Feeder Fishing World Championship for Nations held in Mérida, Spain for the first time.

Ireland • 05 May 24

Darren McFadden and Emma Melay will work on the island during the busy summer season

Couple chosen as new caretakers of An Blascaod Mór

Two teachers have been announced as this year's caretakers of An Blascaod Mór in west Kerry. 34-year-old Darren McFadden and Emma Melay, 26, were chosen out of 300 people across the world who applied for the role.

Munster • 19 Mar 24